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[Color=Fuchsia][u][i][b]Takayuki Mekakushi[/b][/i][/u][/color][/center]
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Taka's grin could've split his face. These kids were just something else! 

Akira had arrived first, with little fanfare, and he had to admit that the boy had shot up in his estimations a fair bit. Despite having fallen for the man's (textbook) trap, the boy held himself with a certain poise, and the conditioning he put his young body through was evident. He'd tried not to fuss over the kid too badly, simply helping him through the rest of the rig, doing his best to put the genin at ease. He led Akira to his sofa, and had been ready to introduce himself properly when he heard the distinctive sound of a sword being drawn. [color=fuchsia]'That's the Mist boy, then'[/color]

The next minute or so had so amused him that he was presently struggling not to burst out laughing. Karata-kun had fallen right into his little trick with the pressure plates, apparent by the rather satisfying thunks of wood against metal. His face when her reached the doorway was [i]priceless[/i]! Still, Taka had to admit that the boy's tenacity was impressive. He'd pushed through a fairly competent trapping setup without actually getting hit, and while he was clearly leaning too heavily on his bloodline there was [i]more[/i] than enough to work with.

Of course, as though that weren't enough, he was once again interrupted by Uzumaki-chan diving under his coffee table with a glorious yelp. The manoeuvre itself had been remarkable; the outcome not so much. 

[color=fuchsia]"Excellent dodge, Uzumaki-chan!"[/color] He did his best not to patronise, but these kids were [i]just so cute[/i]! His infectious grin still pasted over his face, Taka stood to attention, addressing his students.

[color=fuchsia]"So glad you could all make it! I'm Takayuki Mekakushi, Jounin rank, (although I'm sure you already know that), and from today onward you three will form Team 2! I look forward to working with you all!"[/color] He turned, gesturing at Ami and Rashiku. [color=fuchsia]"Now, I gather you two are acquainted, but Akira-kun here is something of an unknown quantity. This is Akira Senju, and he'll be replacing Kiyoshi Hyuuga as the third member of our unit."[/color] His smile softened a little. [color=fuchsia]"Akira-kun, these are Ami Uzumaki and Rashiku Karata, your teammates. I hope we can all get along."[/color]

With the basic introductions settled, he plopped into the sofa, gesturing for the others to find a seat around the table.

[color=fuchsia]"Now, since we'll be working together for a good long while, I think we should take today to familiarise ourselves with each other. An effective team is one that knows itself!"[/color] His expression hardened a little as a more serious air fell over him. [color=fuchsia]"I expect full honesty from each of you. We will all take turns to introduce ourselves. I'm thinking our names, ages, hometowns, likes, dislikes, one good memory each, and one traumatic memory to balance it out. Understand?"[/color] He settled back into his seat, relaxing somewhat.

[color=fuchsia]"I'll go first, so you know what I mean! My name is Takayuki. I'm 26 years old, and I was born and raised here in the Leaf! I enjoy long runs and cold weather and I hate it when I lose my temper."[/color] He paused, and a cloud seemed to pass over him. 

[color=fuchsia]"Also [i]slugs[/i]."[/color] 

He shuddered, visibly. 

[color=fuchsia]"Anyway! Last month I had the most delightful fling with a rather lovely Sound ninja who called himself Ran, and when I was fourteen I saw both my teammates' heads blown off by a rogue Stone Nin whom I proceeded to gut; an act which saw me promoted to Chuunin."[/color] Despite the cold air that seemed to have fallen over him, his smile didn't waver, and he regarded his students with kind eyes and a gentle air, waiting to see who would speak up first.